Black Cat Books & Coffee

Just went back for the first time since it reopened. It's smaller than it used to be, but it's still filled with books! There are also stickers, cards, and postcards (at $1 each!) available for purchase. There are a couple or three tables to sit at if you want to enjoy some coffee there.The coffee isn't fancy, but it's good. You can get prepackaged snacky sweets too.The lady working when I visited was super nice. There was no decaf ready when I asked for decaf, so she brewed a pot and brought my cup to the table where I was sitting.It's a nice place to hang out.

This bookstore has reopened. Currently, open limited hours. Regular hours starting in Jan (check back to see what they are). A fun and eclectic collection of books (with many local authors). A great space to meet a friend for a coffee/tea (no espresso drinks, at this time) or waste away some time diving into a newly purchased book. The Black Cat was a much loved place prior to closing, it is very exciting to see it reopened!!

Stopped in here today and was very satisfied with my experience! The book selection was great and coffee excellent! My only recommendation is to have Splenda available. Otherwise great experience!

Awesome shop! We found some gems on the shelves and could've explored for hours. Super friendly staff and cozy place.

This place is crazy adorable! I wanted to bring it back to Albuquerque with us and keep it forever! This is the perfect little used bookstore that wraps you in warmth and quirk in just the right balance.The book selection is diverse and fun. The categories for the sections aren't always traditional but they just work. They have fun events like poetry readings too.When it says coffee shop, it is in the more traditional, pre-Starbucks meaning of the word. Don't expect lattes and espressos. They have tea and hot coffee to warm your soul while you explore your new read!Their adorable location is central to all of the hot spring spas so it is the perfect place to stop in for a coffee and a great new read to take with you to your soak! We saw so many people with books at Riverbend Hot Springs and I wish we had stopped here first for a good book to enhance our relaxation!

This is a great place to stop if you find yourself in Truth or Consequences or if you are just passing through and need a good cup of coffee!The coffee shop is small, warm, and inviting. The staff and locals inside were all very friendly - immediately everyone chatted us up! We showed up on a Sunday around noon and they were preparing for a poetry reading and invited us to stay; unfortunately we had to be back on the road. Be aware this is a book store first and a coffee joint second. They had 3 carafes of very good coffee; you poured and made your own cup before paying. There are no espresso based drinks here and I only saw some homemade cookies as a food option. There was an electric kettle if you wanted to brew your own cup of tea.If you're looking for friendly people, a cute used book store, and a tasty cup of coffee, stop here!

Good coffee and cool, funky used book store. The store is in a trust for the public good and run by volunteers. It's a little disorganized but half the fun is exploring the shelves and finding a gem of a book.

Cccuuutteee morning hang out for the older folks it seems. It was fun to roam around the shop hunting for a novel and ease dropping in the conversation of our elders. Prices are good and you can buy coffee if you need it. The sweetness of this lil shop will bring us back each time

This is a great little bookstore and coffee shop. Its a comfortable place to relax and hangout while you peruse the unique selection of books. There are tables and a couch to sit on while you review books you may want to buy. I always leave with a book or author I have bern wanting to read. The owner is very welcoming and friendly.

This is a great little shop in T or C. Lots of books to choose from in various condition but a great selection. Coffee is excellent as they roast their own. The key point is that now this is a community store organized and staffed by volunteers, which will eventually be an authorized nonprofit organization. We are so glad they were able to keep this store open, and it's open more hours than it previously was. Yes, as others have mentioned, it's a place where locals like to hang out, but that is typical and great for a coffee shop!